Specifications

The film should be taut. If there is slack. gently turn the rewind crank in the direction of the
arrow until it stops. Close the back cover.
Take several blank shots, releasing the shutter and advancing the film, until the frame counter reads " 1"
While doing this, keep an eye on the rewind knob. If it rotates in the direction of the arrow, the film is loaded
correctly. There is no other way to check IF the film has been loaded correctly - this is a standard pratice for
virtually all manual focus camera, so please use this as a guide.
Each time you advance the film, the frame counter also advances to the
next frame. It can count up to 38 frames. The numbers 20 and 36 are in orange to call your attention to the
fact that rolls with those numbers of frames are or are almost finished.
Note: For film loading, in particular, do not set the shutter speed selector dial to "PROGRAM" if vou have a lens cap attached to the lens
or you are in dim light. We recommend setting the dial to any shutter speed from 1/125 to 1/1000 sec.
The back cover of this camera has a memo holder. It
conveniently holds the end of the film box as a
reminder of the type of film in use and the number of
exposures.
8. General guidelines to handle the camera correctly by hand The slightest
movement of your body during shutter release may cause blur in the picture. The
best way to prevent camera movement is to hold the camera as steady as possible,
with your left hand supporting the camera and lens. Press your left elbow to your
body and lightly press the camera against your cheek or forehead. For a vertical shot
steady at least one elbow against your body. Spread your feet slightly apart, one foot
ahead of the other, and relax. Lean against a steady support if one is available.
Note: There is no distinctive way to define the most suitable way for you. Select a method that
provides comfort in addition to stability. It may help to practice in front of a mirror.
9.AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography The AE-1 PROGRAM offers the